Category Archives: Grandchildren

Our book is here!

This project started with Steve suggesting he take a photo every day of the month regardless of rain, snow, sun, no sun, or mood of the photographer. The goal was to take more pictures and write more by writing or … Continue reading

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Traditions, part III

I remember my Mom during the holiday season … when family members walked through her door — we were the CENTER OF ATTENTION. I loved her loving me, my husband, my children and grandchildren. She set the table with her … Continue reading

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Traditions, part II

   I do miss not seeing the faces of those loved ones no longer living here on earth. They are missed incredibly more during holiday seasons and special events. It’s okay to recall those fond memories of days gone by, … Continue reading

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Special Traditions

  What’s it like during the Holidays without our special people around? On one hand, I try to be excited about the holiday season outwardly, but inwardly I’m still remorseful and dejected thinking about empty places at our table.    It’s tough … Continue reading

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Day #14, 15, & 16

Left Bismarck, ND and headed for Sartell, MN. Kids (and Nana and Grandpa) all excited to be together again. All looked forward to our dinner boat cruise and picnic on the boat. Went tubing with Liberty as we screamed when … Continue reading

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Joys of Grand-parenting

What’s it like when the grandchildren are around? Every breath is like inhaling fresh air into my lungs Gives me reason to rise early in the morning Bursts of energy from on high Courage and determination to live and live … Continue reading

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Fun Family Times

Blessing #93: delightful day of tubing, boating and picnicking on the Mississippi River. Family times with son and family. Blessing #94:  squeals of laughter from our grandchildren as we motor fast in dad’s new speed boat. I’ve always LOVED to … Continue reading

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The case of the missing cellphone

While playing Stadium Checkers (anyone remember that game?) with Liberty and Elijah, I set my cell phone down next to the game. Later, I started searching for my phone because it wasn’t in the spot I thought I’d placed it. … Continue reading

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Bakin’ in the Kitchen

What do you do when the grandkids come to visit?  You bake brownies!  Yummy chocolate brownies with chocochips inside and on the top!  Liberty, Elijah, and I stir the batter together and then Liberty (5 years old) volunteers to wash the … Continue reading

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Surprise – Surprise!

Palm Sunday when the children walked through the church waving palm branches, I commented to my friends next to me, “I miss my grandchildren – I need to go to Minnesota!” Yesterday, after returning from Bible Study, I pulled into … Continue reading

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